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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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